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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,056, 63,557.28 and 26,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,056, 63,557.28 and 26,184 is: 36,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,056 : 63,557.28 = 26,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,056/63,557.28 = 26,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,056x = 63,557.28 × 26,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,056x = 1,664,183,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,183,819.52/46,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,133.92

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